Think about…

As your life changes, what might become important to you down the road?

Your List

Choose your top 5 needs and put an “N” next to them. Designate up to 5 wants with a “W”. If there is something you absolutely don’t want, put a “D”.

Within your top five Needs and Wants you could then prioritize them with a 1 – 5 level of importance: 1 being most important, 5 being possibly an area you might concede if you get 1 – 4 in a package you are absolutely in love with.

If you are shopping with a spouse, partner or co-investor, sharing this list is an important exercise in establishing a method for decision making. Once you spend some time looking at homes, no doubt your list may change a bit. I know for myself back in the 80’s when I bought my house I forfeited all my criteria when I found a home in a killer location for a good price. I knew it was possible to still get my criteria with sweat equity and although I couldn’t change the sloping street/sidewalk to the “level street” I had on my criteria, I was super happy with the large, private, level backyard that came with the house.

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